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H701 FBM

1990 Ford Scorpio

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

417 mi
Last recorded417 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Scorpio122,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 FBM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 417 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2020 417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear reverse not working

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 417 miles

Front both inner wings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both inner wings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 417 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 417 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 417 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside tell tail indicator light does not iluminate but is audible

Pass 4 Apr 2014 417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,706 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,706 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,658 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 84,096 miles

both front flexi hose ends corroded.

offside rear outer c v boot holed.

rear x member corroded/holed.

Pass 15 May 2008 78,778 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER C V BOOT HOLED...NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT/OFFSIDE REAR TYRES APROACHING LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 13 May 2008 78,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 72,893 miles

OFFSIDE REAR C V BOOT HOLED. †BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †SLIGHT WEAR TO TOP COLUMN BUSH.

Fail 18 May 2007 72,893 miles

Offside Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 64,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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H701 FBM is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1990 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 122,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H701 FBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H701 FBM is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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